What It Actually Takes to Get a Good Deal

    • Compare pricing across 10+ dealerships

    • Track incentives/rebates (can change weekly)

    • Understand true market value vs MSRP

    • Compare your vehicle on multiple sites (KBB, Edmunds, etc)

    • Find true condition of your current vehicle (what is actually hurting your value)

    • Know what repairs will cost if needed- this is huge (are bald tires really making your trade worth $1,000’s less? NO)

    • Break down full purchase price

    • Spot hidden fees (nitrogen air, inflated DOC fees, etc)

    • Understand financing mark ups

    • Calculate total cost, not just the monthly payment (they want you to focus solely on the payment)

    • Contact multiple dealerships

    • Create leverage between them

    • Push back on pricing tactics

    • Know when they’re bluffing

    • Catch add-ons (ex: paint protection, service contract)

    • Verify numbers actually match what was agreed

    • Identify last-minute changes

Watch out for:

Monthly payment manipulation

They can do this a multitude of ways. They can blend in your trade, change the loan term, and manipulate your rate.

Extended loan terms to hide price

Price is too high? They may try to extend your loan out years longer to make the payment look more appealing to you instead of giving you a fair price.

Add-ons slipped in at signing

Some dealers are up front with their overpriced add-ons, many are not. Dealerships slip in add-ons like service contracts and paint protection right at signing.

“Today only” pressure tactics

“This deal only lasts today” Ever heard this and had them calling you the next days/weeks? Dealerships try to use your emotions against you to make a quick financial decision.

Trade-in condition nitpicking

Every scratch, dent, and even normal wear on your vehicle will be nitpicked by dealers to say your trade-in is worth less. Some even compare yours to lower trim level and higher mileage vehicles to try to convince you your trade is damaged goods.

What do dealers really do every step of the way?

They try to bring your trade value down, bring their vehicle’s value up, and sneak in fees to squeeze out every ounce of profit that they possibly can. According to consumer reports the average consumer overpays by $3,700.

What This Really Costs You

  • 10-15+ Hours of Research

  • Back and Forth Negotiations with Multiple Salespeople

  • Stress, Pressure, Second-Guessing

  • Risk of Still Overpaying Anyway

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  • We Remove the Stress, Pressure, and Second-Guessing from What Should Be an Exciting Time in Your Life

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